Meraki Dance Academy  

Summer Session 2023   
 

 

Music & Movement ~ Ages 18 mo-3yrs

This class is an introduction to musicality geared toward dancers ages 18 mo-3 years. We will focus on creative movement, body awareness, rhythm, and tempo.  

Required Attire:  Any dance clothes that is comfortable to dance and move in and pink ballet slippers.

$45 per month

Instructor: Ms Laurie

 

Fairytale Ballet ~ Ages 3-6yrs

Welcome to a magical ballet class filled with imagination, wonder and creativity.  Each week is centered around a different princess, fairytale character or storybook character.  We will dance, move, act out and dress up in this 45-minute class that provides dancers with ballet technique as well as magical excitement.  

Required Attire: Leotard/shirt/tutus and pink ballet slippers.

$65 per month

Instructor: Ms Laurie

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Ballet/Tap ~ Ages 3-6yrs

This is a combination class including ballet and tap. Students will learn technique, terminology, and musicality in both styles. Students will also work on leaps, turns, and choreography. This class is designed for students looking for a more technique filled class.

Required Attire: Leotard/shirt/tutus and pink ballet slippers and black tap shoes.

$55 per month

Instructor: Ms Laurie

 

Tot's Rock/Pre Acro ~ Ages 3-6 yrs

Acro is a style of dance that combines gymnastics skills. At this level, dancers will study creative movement, and safely learn the basics of tumbling.  Musicality, rhythm and creativity are the key components of this fun, urban-style class. Dancers will learning the basics of different hip-hop styles and jazz terminology to some of their favorite music and get to express their own personalities in this high energy class.

Required Attire: Leotard and fitted shorts. Dancers do not need shoes for this class.

$55 per month

Instructor: Ms Kasey

 

Primary Jazz/Tap ~ Ages 4-7 yrs

This is a combination class including tap and jazz. Students will learn technique, terminology, and musicality in both styles. 

Required Attire: Leotard, dancers may also wear tutus, skirts, tights or leggings, tan jazz shoes and black tap shoes.

$55 per month

Instructor: Ms Kasey

 

Hip Hop ~ Ages 5 & up

Time to get FUNKY this summer with this high energy class that not only teaches hip hop movements and technique but also instills rhythm and precision. 

Required Attire:  Any dance clothes that is comfortable to dance and move in and clean sneakers. No jeans. 

Please register at your current level

Level 1/2 ~ Ages 5-10      

Level 2/3 ~ Ages 9 & up  

Teen Hip Hop ~ Inter/Adv Teens

$65 per month

Instructor: Mr Mic

 

Ballet ~ Primary - Pointe ~ Ages 4 & up

Ballet is the basic foundation for most forms of dance. Ballet provides the technique you need to flourish in all other dance styles. Improving balance, posture, flexibility and self-confidence. Meraki ballet classes ensure dancers know proper technique and terminology. *Required for dancers interested in moving up to pointe. 

Required attire: Pink tights, leotard, and pink ballet slippers.

Please register at your current level

Primary Ballet ~ Ages 4-7~  $55 per month

Ballet 1/2 ~ Ages 6-12  ~ $65 per month  

Ballet 3/4 ~ Ages 9 & up ~ $65 per month

Ballet 5 ~ Teacher approval needed ~ $65 per month

Pre/Pointe ~ Teacher approval needed ~ $65 per month

Pointe ~ Teacher approval needed ~ $65 per month

 

 Jazz/Tap ~ Ages 5-11 yrs

This is a combination class including jazz and tap. Students will learn technique, terminology, and musicality in both styles. Students will also work on leaps, turns, and choreography.

Required Attire: Leotard or fitted top, fitted shorts/fitted capris, jazz pants, etc. Tan jazz shoes. Black tap shoes.

Level 1/2 ~ Ages 5-11
$65 per month

Instructor: Ms Kasey

 

Jazz ~ Levels 3 & 4 ~ Ages 8 & up

Jazz dance is an American dance form which evolves and changes with the latest popular styles. Jazz is a fun, upbeat style that has a firm technique and strength base. Jazz is a great form of dance for any age, developing strength and flexibility, while teaching important technique and performance skills. 

Required Attire: Leotard or fitted top, fitted shorts/fitted capris, jazz pants, etc. Tan jazz shoes. 

Please register at your current level.

Level 2/3 ~ Ages 8-12 ~ $65 per month

Instructor: Ms Aly

Level 4 ~ 13 and up ~ $65 per month

Instructor: Mr Amadeus

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 Broadway Jazz ~ Ages 8 & up

Throw on your heels and kick up your feet for this fun Broadway Jazz Class.  A theatre style jazz class that emphasises the characterisation and theatricality found in Musical Theatre performances. Students can expect to dance to broadway songs from musicals such as; Wicked, Matilda, High School Musical, Aladdin, Oliver, Annie and film musicals such as 'The Greatest Showman'.  

Required Attire: Leotard or fitted top, fitted shorts/fitted capris, jazz pants, etc. Tan tap shoes.

Please register at your current level
$65 per month

Instructor: Ms Annika

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Poms/Cheer ~ Ages 5-10

Dancers will study creative movement, and safely learn the basics of tumbling.  Students are encouraged to express their creativity and develop an appreciation for different styles of dance. Pom Dance can be performed with any type of dance style such as Jazz, Funk, Pop, or Hip-hop. This class focuses on kicks, turns, jumps and strength, as well as synchronization and clean, precise motions needed to be on a Cheerleading team or Poms squad. 

Required Attire: Leotard or fitted top, fitted shorts/fitted capris, jazz pants, etc. Tan jazz shoes.

Ages 5-10

$65 per month

Instructor: Ms Aly

 

Acro/Contortion ~ Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 ~ Ages 5 & up

You will FLIP over this summer class as you work on gymnastic skills, improve flexibility and learn fun, exciting and breathtaking tricks. Required Attire:  Gymnastics or dance leotard, shorts/tank tops and tight fitting clothing.  No shoes for this class. 

Please register in your current level.

$70 per month

Instructor: Mr Daniel & Ms Cassie

 

Lyrical/Modern/Contemporary ~ Ages 6 & up

Lyrical dance is a style of dance created by merging ballet and jazz. Taking the technique from these two styles, lyrical challenges dancers to interpret music and express emotion. It is recommended that dancers in this class have some experience in ballet and/or jazz. Modern dance is a free, expressive style of dancing that started in the early 20th century as a reaction to classical ballet. We focus mostly on the Horton and Graham technique.

Required Attire: Leotard or fitted top, fitted shorts/fitted capris, jazz pants, etc. and turner or 1/2 soled shoes. 

Please register at your current level

Level 1 ~ Ages 6-9 yrs

Level 2 ~ Ages 8-12 yrs

Level 3 ~ Int/Adv Teen

$65 per month

Instructor: Ms LJay

 

Turns & Leaps ~ Ages 8 & up

This class was created for the dancer who wants to give extra attention to improving the technique needed for advanced turns and leaps. Along with leap and turn combinations, this class will increase your flexibility, strength and endurance. 

Required Attire: Leotard or fitted top, fitted shorts/fitted capris, jazz pants, etc. and turner shoes or tan jazz shoes. 

$65 per month

Instructor: Ms Kasey

 

Stretch & Strength ~ Ages 8 & up

Stretch & Strength is an ideal cross conditioning program for dancers looking to improve their strength, balance, control, flexibility, breathing and more. This class was created for the dancer who wants to give extra attention to improving the technique needed for advanced turns and leap progressions and combinations. Intermediate/Advanced Dancers Ages 7 & up.

Required attire: Leotard or fitted top, fitted shorts/fitted capris, jazz pants, etc. and tan jazz shoes.

$65 per month

Instructor: Ms Annika & Ms Kasey

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Company Technique Class

Fusion & Premiere ~ 1 hour on Wednesdays

Prestige & Junior ~ 1.5 hours on Wednesdays

Varsity & Elite ~ 2 hours on Wednesdays